January Happenings

Bubble time on a warm day in January. . .

Vroom Vroom says Audrey.

Sami enjoys sitting on the tricycle, but the pedaling is still a work in progress.

Way to go, Lauren!

Audrey has the balance bike figured out as well.  She loves riding anything with wheels. 

Hmmm. . .I thought we were just blowing bubbles? 

Who knew our backyard would be a perfect sledding hill for little ones? 

This is pretty much the extent of our snow this winter. We declared it enough to go sledding and enjoyed ourselves until the grass stopped us in our tracks. 

 

Apparently one gets SOOO hot playing xbox that shirts must come off. . .

Annika chose skating at Forest Park for an afternoon date with Mommy.  Unfortunately, it got up to 60 so there was an inch of water on the ice. 

Messy, messy, messy. . .finger painting rocks!

Where did I put those teeth? 

Christmas break in Michigan

Annika is sharing her version of the Christmas story with Grandpa and Grandma. 

Cousin time playing Sleeping Queens.

The snow was almost all gone by the time we arrived in Michigan. . .thankfully Frosty still provided lots of entertainment.   

11 cousins having lots of fun together.

Sometimes it's just easier to let the kids eat first. 

Teaching knitting to Annika is a work in progress. . .

More fun with Frosty!

A new Christmas tradition - bowling! 

Hanging out with the Rozebooms.

Auntie Cathy always has lots of love to share!

Grandma's ice cream cones are the best. 

Matching pj's!

Java gym. . .  like a giant Mc Donalds playland. 

Love those rosy cheeks!

Skating at Rosa Park Circle. . .Annika and Lauren were both trooopers and had a great time.

Uncle Jay organized a "New Years in Cape Verde" party.  Perfect for kiddos that need to get to bed but still want to welcome in the new year.   It was quite the site to see the Blankespoors "dancing." 

Car fun on the drive home.  Anything you can do, I can do better. . .

On the way home we stopped at Lady of the Snows to feed the animals and see the Way of Lights.